Check protector



Jan. 26', 1932. w. H. LAWHQRN I CHECK PROTECTOR Filed May 29, 1.929

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ATTORNEY Patented Jan. 26, 1932,

UNITED STATES WILLIAM H. LAWI-IORN, OF DALLAS, TEXAS CHECK PROTECTOR AppIication filed. May 29,

This invention relates to check protectors, and particularly to that type of check protector provided with co-operating knurled rollers so arranged that the check may be drawn therebetween to produce a surface on which the writing cannot be easily altered without detection, and the principal object of the invention resides in the provision of a portable check protector which may be con veniently attached to a pad of pocket size checks with no inconvenience, in order that the user may be availed at all times with a practical means for marking his checks asan assurance against forgery or tampering with the names or amounts appearing thereon,

Another object of the invention resides in the provision of a device of the character specified, serving not only in the capacity of a check marker or protector, but likewise as a retainer for business cards, identification cards and photographs, as well as providing an exceptionally novel medium for advertising the business or merchandise of the user, in View of its apparent usefulness and economy of cost.

The invention further comprehends the provision of a device having the characteristics specified in the foregoing and having further a provision whereby a small calendar may be applied thereto without interfering in any way with its function as a check marker.

With the foregoing objects as paramount, the invention has particular reference to its salient features of construction and operation of parts, to become manifest as the description proceeds, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device constructed according to the presentinvention. 1

Figure 2 is a front elevational view of the invention in closed position.

Figure 3 is a side elevational View.

Figure 4 is a plan view of the improved check protector mounted upon a conventional pocket size check pad, and

Figure 5 is a perspective view, showing the invention in operation.

Continuing with the drawings, 1 designates a metal plate of such. size as to conform with 1929. 7 Serial No. 366,935.

the size of the check stubs 2. This plate 1 has a hinged cover, comprised of a plate 3, having one or more windows 1 therein to exhibit a photograph, business or identification card,

or the like, and is held secure to an outer frame 5 by means of under turned projections 7 lntegral with the frame. This frame is raised to receive the cards or the llke at b and which are retained therein by a projection 8, 7

shown only in Figure 4;. This feature enables the cards to be readily inserted or removed and prevents accidental displacement when 'in position.

In order that the invention may be readily applied to the check pad 9, a clamp 10 is also hinged with the two elements 1 and 3 so that the latter may have free movement with out affecting the clamp. It is apparent that when. the clamp 10 is in position on the check 4 pad, as illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the outer edge of the plate 1 extends along the lateral perforations of the check to facilitate in removing the la ter from the stub 2, and the plate 1 may be readily raised on the hinge a to permit entries tobe made 011 the stub.

It will be noted especially in Figure 1 that two knurled rollers 11 and 12 are provided on the cover?) and under plate 1, which when adjusted to position, and the cover closed, i.

will engage one against the other in such manner that theteeth will enmesh. Therefore, when the check 13 is drawn therebetween, as shown in Figure 5, a corrugated surface 0 will be produced over the hand writing, covering the amount, name and signature on the check if desired. i

In normally inoperative position, the cover and plate lie in almost parallel planes, that is to say, they are comparatively flat in order that there will be no noticeable bulge in the check pad, when the device is used for pocket check books. This advantage israpparent in Figures 2 and 3. in order that such a condition may be obtained, the lower roller 12 is pivoted in a slide 14:, capable of movement between an overturned edge 15 of the lower plate 1, and a lug 16 struck from the plate 1 I and turned upward andover the slide. A

stop 17 is provided to limit the movement of the slide. Obviously, if the slide 14 is urged IOU to the position shown in dotted lines in Figure 1, to bring the roller 12 over the recess 18 in the lower plate, the upper roller 11 Wlll engage the lower roller in the manner exemplified in Figure 5 on a plane which will be uniform the full length of the rollers, since the upper roller 11 is of a slightly conical shape to compensate for the displacement at the hinge. When so disposed, the check 13 may be drawn between the rollers while a slight pressure is applied to the cover 3 with the thumb.

When the check is properly marked, the cover is raised and the slide is carrying the roller 12 is returned to inoperative position, allowing the cover 3 to be closed with no interference by the lower roller, which is returned to the position shown in Figure 1.

The present invention is primarily intended to serve a purpose as a novelty advertising device, however its apparent utilitarian features will enable its rise wherever a check is written, for purposes or" protection against fraud and forgery. The windows both in the inside and outside of the cover 3 may be used for cards bearing the compliments of a firm giving the devices as a business stimulant when used for advertising purposes, but in event they are marketed, these windows may exhibit the name and address of the owner of the check book or marker, or a photograph.

A feature of importance in the invention resides in the apparent economy in its construction without reducing its durability or usefulness. Moreover, as an added feature in the device without interfering with its usefulness as a check protector, is asmall calendar 19, held securely in position by a projection 20, struck from the plate 1 and bent over, in order to allow the calendar 19 to be slid thereunder. This projection has a teeth at its outer end to engage the calendar to prevent its accidental displacement.

Manitestly, the construction shown is capable of some modification and such modification as is considered within the scope and meaning of the appended claim is also considered within the spirit or intent of the invention.

hat is claimed is:

A check marker having a hinged portion for receiving and holding a pad of checks and including 'foldable members, the upper of which members is provided with a knurled roller, the operative surface of which is on a plane at an angle with respect to the surface of said member, a roller mounted on said other member to correspond with said first roller, the mounting for said roller being arranged for sliding movement at right angles to the axis of said rollers.

in testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

WILLIAM H. LAWHORN. 

